Isuzu Pickup Truck 1981
Model Pickup Truck made in 1981 by Isuzu got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.
Model 1981
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
81V058000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1979 to 12/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 133000 | 07/13/1981 | ODI | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 05/15/1981 | 05/18/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks and passenger vehicles equipped withcontinuous fuel injection systems.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: under these conditions, if fuel filler cap is openedrapidly, fuel could spurt out onto nearby persons, possibly causing skinirritation or fire in the presence of a source of ignition.note: fuel filler cap should be opened slowly to reduce chances of fuelspillage until the dealer has made the necessary modifications. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
81V106000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1981 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 4800 | 09/10/1981 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 09/09/1981 | 09/17/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The left and right outer tie rod ends of the steering system may have circumferential cracks due to an improper machine set-up in the manufacturing process. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The tie rod ends will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks.system: steering; tie rod ends.consequences of defect: if a vehicle having a cracked tie rod is driven overrough roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could loosen andeventually the outer shell would separate from its ball socket. this couldresult in loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||
82V016000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1981 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 5200 | 04/13/1982 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 02/23/1982 | 03/01/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A lock nut which secures the tie rod to the inner ball joint of the steering system may not have been securely fastened on some of the involved vehicles during assembly. if this condition exists and the vehicle is driven along poor roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could separate from the steering assembly. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will check the lock nut for adequate tightness, correcting where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks.system: steering; tie rod, inner ball joint, lock nut.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident. |